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I have a 6 month old baby. he has been upset for 2 days, refusing his bottle, crying more than normal, shaking his head and tapping the back of his head. he has no fever or cold symptoms.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Check temp: Check his temperature, ensure that he is not dehydrated by monitoring the number of wet diapers. He may be teething, in pain and/or at the early stage of an infection.

Answered 4/21/2020

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A member asked:

I have a 6 month old baby. he has been upset for 2 days, refusing his bottle, crying more than normal, shaking his head and tapping the back of his head. he has no fever or cold symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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